I was afraid of ridicule as a child. That's the reason I never learned to roller skate or do a cartwheel, and why I didn't learn to ride a bike until I was 12. I didn't want my siblings and friends to make fun of me. It's been a hard lesson to learn, but now I'm able to take myself less seriously, try new things, and laugh at myself sometimes.
I want to do another Tiger update, but he really doesn't let anyone hold him. He bites whenever I get near him. Advice, Jeny? He's getting big. He's about 9 inches from tip to tail now. He eats a lot. Loves crickets and grasshoppers the most. He needs a bigger tank. I've been watching Craig's list and have been amazed at the amount people want for their tanks! Too much.
The kids are doing great. Jonah has started piano lessons this school year, so now all the kids are taking lessons. Good thing we have a piano and electric keyboard so they can all practice every day! Dylan's getting really good and hoping to play piano in the jazz band this year. Megan just started taking karate classes at the community center. She's enjoying that a lot. Kate plans to do ice skating lessons starting the end of this month. Jonah's already looking forward to Spring soccer.
Jason and I are doing well in school. Jason loves all his classes except one. I have staight A's so far. Anatomy is hard, but really interesting. My kids are learning it too. They quiz me with the flashcards while I make dinner or fold clothes. Jason and I do homework together at night. Oh, cute. That's my life now. No time for projects, just school, basic family and church stuff, and sewing.
Conference was wonderful. I feel so blessed to be able to watch it all at home over the internet. Technology is great sometimes! When we were kids we only ever went to one session. Now my family watches all 4 general sessions, and the kids even get excited for it and pay attention. Jonah's not quite there yet, but the other kids love Conference.
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3 comments:
Are you sure Tiger is a he? I'm pretty convinced that females are more agressive, and everything I read online says just keep holding them. The bite is really more startling than painful. Angela has broken Mark's skin, but the rest of us have only had a pinch. Try picking him (her) up when you have food in your hand, but don't let him get near your face! The nose bite is the most startling of all! Let him sit on your shoulder (with face truned away) and pet him, and hand feed. That's what the experts say. Angela is still pretty mean, but we're all used to her mean, so we just put up with it, and still make her let us hold her.
No, I don't know if Tiger is a he or a she. We'll keep trying, and take a picture if we can get it to let us hold it.
Just what every gentle child needs. A cranky pet!
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